June 25, 2023 - TOMPS Youth & Junior Triathlon Race, Age 8-17yo 
The Town of Mount Pleasant invites you to our inaugural youth/junior triathlon race event at Park West Recreation Center. Registered athletes, ages 8-17yo, will swim serpentine style in our 6-lane, indoor swim facility; cycle on adjacent coned-off roads surrounding the complex; and run on our tree-lined paved paths to an exhilarating track lap finish! This is an excellent opportunity for youth athletes of all abilities to experience multisport on a safe, well-monitored course. Awards will be given to the top male and top female in the following age groups: 8 Year Olds, 9 Year Olds, 10 Year Olds, 11 Year Olds, 12 Year Olds, 13 Year Olds, 14 Year Olds, 15 Year Olds, 16 Year Olds, 17 Year Olds. Athletes will compete based on the age they will be on 12/31/2023.

Race Notes
- Race starts at 7:30 a.m.
- Packet pick-up will be held onsite race day 6 a.m.-7 a.m.
- Awards ceremony held onsite post-race.
- Bibs and helmets are required.
- Water stations will be set up on the course.
- Bikes should be race-ready with inflated tires, working brakes, and greased chain. Emergency bike repair will be offered onsite.

Race Categories & Distances:
- Ages 8-10: 100M swim, 3-mile bike, 1K (.6 mile) run 
- Ages 11-14: 200M swim, 6-mile bike, 2K (1.2 mile) run
- Ages 15-17: 300M swim, 6-mile bike, 3K (1.8 mile) run